The pre-school search...

Useonfire

Ok, this is a lot harder than I thought  DS turns 3 next Oct 12 (so he misses most cut-offs by 12 days).  He's doing a 2 day a week program from 9-12 and he's doing really well, and I think he's really to do a 5 day a week morning program with the same hours.  So, not a full day until he stops napping (which is hopefully not for another couple years!!)  Anyway, I did some research and I have narrowed my list down to a few schools nearby.  If anyone has sent their child to one of these schools or has any input, please let me know.  Also, perhaps someone else can benefit from my list - I've typed in the name, address, phone number, tuition amt. 

Montessori Children?s Center

6103 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22044

703-237-0266 

8:45 ? 11:45am (3hrs)

Tuition: $9,900 (3 days),  11,700 (5 days) Sept ? June

 

Children?s House Montessori
3335 Annandale Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 573-7599

8:45 ? 11:45 (3hrs) every day

Tuition: $7407 Sept ? June

 

CommuniKids Pre-school (Bi-lingual Immersion program)

510 North Washington Street, Suite 400

Falls Church, VA 22046

(703) 534-2221 

 9-12:30 (3.5hrs)

Tuition: $7720 (5 days) $4410 (3 days) Sept ? June

 

Holly Brook Montessori

2455 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA

Phone: 703-573-7800

9-12 (3hrs)

Tuition: $8240 Sept ? June

  

Cedar Lane Montessori

3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax, VA

Phone: 703-560-4379

9-12 (3hrs)

Tuition: $7400 Sept ? June

  

Sofka

as you know, our kids share a b-day:)

do you have a Goddard nearby? they do full day pre-school, including a nap! Their b-day cut off is Dec 31

we love it there (they take kids from 6weeks on up)

 

Useonfire

Unfortunately, the closest Goddard is in Chantilly and we're in Falls Church.  I'm actually just looking for half-day but I don't want a place that will force DS into a 2yo program.  He's in a 2yo program this year (because's he's 2) and I don't want him to be forced back just because he misses a cutoff by 12 days.  However, if he's not ready for a 3yo program for any reason (maturity or other), that's another story. But most of the programs I've talked to won't take a 2yo to the bathroom! So yeah, I am not putting my kid back in diapers because of an age restriction

vml14

Useonfire:

I've talked to won't take a 2yo to the bathroom! So yeah, I am not putting my kid back in diapers because of an age restriction

Really?  Our LO is in a 2 yo 1/2 day program this year, and there are several potty trained kids in her class.  Everywhere we looked had no problem with 2 yo kids going to the bathroom instead of diapers.

When I was teaching, there were several kids who came to us in 1st grade from a private K, and were just under the age requirement, but were able to "transfer" to first grade since they had completed private K elsewhere.  Many of them had gone to Montessori programs for PS and K.  I've heard good things about Cedar Lane.

PS -- Hi , and congrats on the little girl on the way!

Hey Jellisy

One of my co-workers just started her daughter at Cedar Lane and likes it. 

It's in Annandale on Ravensworth Rd., but did you consider Hope Montessori?  They start at 2.5.  I almost sent my DD there but was worried (rightly so, DD wasn't ready) about the potty training requirement.  They are really reasonably priced, $6750 for the morning program.   

Useonfire

vml14:

Useonfire:

I've talked to won't take a 2yo to the bathroom! So yeah, I am not putting my kid back in diapers because of an age restriction

Really?  Our LO is in a 2 yo 1/2 day program this year, and there are several potty trained kids in her class.  Everywhere we looked had no problem with 2 yo kids going to the bathroom instead of diapers.

When I was teaching, there were several kids who came to us in 1st grade from a private K, and were just under the age requirement, but were able to "transfer" to first grade since they had completed private K elsewhere.  Many of them had gone to Montessori programs for PS and K.  I've heard good things about Cedar Lane.

PS -- Hi , and congrats on the little girl on the way!

I quickly wrote those schools off the list, because if they aren't willing to take my kid to the bathroom, I can probably imagine what else they might not be willing to do!  

Ceder Lane seems to be a very popular Montessori around here so I am excited for my tour. Its sister school, Holly Brook, it just down the road so I will probably tour there as well.

Good to see you on here.  Hope the kids are doing well  

Useonfire

Hey Jellisy:

One of my co-workers just started her daughter at Cedar Lane and likes it. 

It's in Annandale on Ravensworth Rd., but did you consider Hope Montessori?  They start at 2.5.  I almost sent my DD there but was worried (rightly so, DD wasn't ready) about the potty training requirement.  They are really reasonably priced, $6750 for the morning program.   

Looks like a great place! I'll definitely add it to my list. 

emack

I have no information on any of the specific schools, but we have DD at Montessori and really love it. The philosophy and style are perfect for us. Good luck!

Hey Jellisy

Usueonfire - did you see this

Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV)
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November 13
6820 Pacific Lane
Annandale, VA  22003
2:00-4:00

Useonfire

Hey Jellisy:

Usueonfire - did you see this

Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV)
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November 13
6820 Pacific Lane
Annandale, VA  22003
2:00-4:00

Yeah they won't take DS He misses their cutoff for the 3yo class by 12 days.